Q31 / 160 · JIPMER 2004 · Botany

'Reindeer moss' is common name for

  • A
    Funaria hygrometrica
  • B
    Marchantia sp
  • Correct answer
    C
    Cladonia rangifera
  • D
    Polytrichum $s p$

Solution

The bitter substance present in lichens are removed before being used as fodder. Lichens form favourite food for reindeers, cattles etc. Cladonia rangifera is the commonly used food for reindeer in tundra regions.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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